Init error, dvd drive not found

[dabaron]

I recently updated OSX to 10.3.4. In the process, I can no longer run an external DVD player. In trying to open DVD player, I get an initialization error - A valid DVD drive could not be found.

How do I get the computer to recoginize the DVD burner?

Mac OS 10.3.4, G4, external DVD La Cie.

Thanks,

[offline]

Hi dabaron,

Moving this to the Mac forum where I'm sure the
regulars can assist.

[TugBoat]

Were you using something like patchburn before? I believe those patches don't survive some system updates. Try using this La Cie software first;
http://www.lacie.com/download/drivers/LaCieProfile.dmg

If that doesn't work we'll try something else.

[franbemadd]

with OSX 3.3.3 (and possibly with 3.3.4) this happened to a lot of people. Try resetting the PRAM and if that doesn't work, open firmware and reset NVRAM and reset all.
Frances

[galactica]

FYI Resetting the pram usually does the trick.

But do ensure you have patch burn updated.

ps. nothing see's it? not even Toast?